Thunder in the SkiesA chronicle of man's achievements in space begins with the German V-2 rocket, Chuck Yeager's breaking of the sound barrier, and Sputnik 1.
Wings of Mercury
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Wings of MercuryThe Mercury program reflects America's determination to overtake Soviet achievements in space.
One Giant Leap
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One Giant LeapThe intense race to the moon ends with Neil Armstrong's footprints in the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969.
The Territory Ahead
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The Territory AheadThe history of the U.S. space shuttle includes the Challenger disaster and its long-term impact.
